Meet The Experts: IYC's Global Teams At The Antigua Yacht Charter Show 2025
Planning a luxury yacht charter takes considerable time, insight, and expertise. The difference between delivering a great experience and an unforgettable one for a client lies in the finer details. At IYC, our charter management team focuses on that - applying a boutique, data and insight-driven approach to create experiences that are perfect, personal, and unforgettable.
One of the key ways our charter teams achieve this is by regularly attending the leading industry shows and events, staying at the forefront of industry developments. This December, our charter management team will head to the Eastern Caribbean for the Antigua Yacht Charter Show 2025. A six-day event running from December 4 to 9, spread across three locations: the UNESCO-listed Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua Yacht Club Marina, and Falmouth Harbour Marina.
In its sixth decade, the show is one of the most important on the charter calendar, with the finest charter yachts and industry professionals flocking to Antigua. For the IYCs charter management team, it's an ideal chance to scope out the yachts ahead of the Caribbean winter season. They will inspect each yacht in detail, from the layout, features to amenities, meet charter captains and crew, and discuss seasonal itineraries. Alongside the yachts and IYC's impressive lineup, the show will also feature the return of the iconic Chefs Competition, numerous networking events, and lively evening socials.
Here, we spotlight IYC's charter management experts who will be representing IYC and attending this year's Antigua Yacht Charter Show as well as members from our yacht management team who will be on site.
Marie Molls: Global Director of Charter Management
Marie has been in the yachting world since 2002 with diverse experience that spans operations, sales, retail charter, and charter management. Before yachting, she relocated from Denmark to the Eastern Mediterranean in 1995, gaining a strong background in luxury hospitality and travel. After becoming a fully certified MYBA member in 2011 and as a multilingual, globally minded individual, Marie establishes processes to result in all IYC's charters delivering exceptional results while also fostering long-term client and industry relationships. Today, she combines her strategic mind with a passion for mentorship and is eager to share her expertise through her leadership skills.
Anna Granlund: Head of Charter Management, Monaco
Anna brings over two decades of industry expertise to IYC. She is Swedish-born and fluent in English, French, and Swedish. Today, she leads a highly skilled team from the Monaco office, focusing on communication, collaboration, and upholding the highest standards. A MYBA member, Anna is recognized for fostering long-lasting relationships with owners, captains, and brokers. She thrives on each IYC charter running as smoothly and efficiently as possible, consistently exceeding guest expectations.
Xenia Tsipidou: Head of Charter Management - Greece
With over two decades of experience in yacht charters and recognition through the 2025 'Employee Excellence Award' and ‘Fleet Growth Excellence Award’ in Palm Beach, Xenia Tsipidou has naturally risen to lead IYC's Charter Management Team in Greece. Her journey into yachting began with a passion for travel and a love of the sea. Throughout her career, Xenia’s entrepreneurial drive and extensive expertise have shaped her into a respected figure in the industry. After running her own successful charter management company, YachtLove, for nine years—which IYC acquired in 2024—she now proudly oversees Greece’s largest charter management team. She often emphasizes that the team’s achievements are the result of blending each member’s unique skills, knowledge, and experience, rather than relying solely on titles.
Fotis Geranios: Senior Charter Manager
Being part of IYC's Greek arm from the beginning, Fotis Geranios has been with the charter management team for a decade this year, with nine of these years holding the Head of Charter Management position. After studying Hotel and Hospitality Management and managing various renowned hotels in Mykonos, Fotis' yachting expertise and management foundations began in 2007. His friendly and approachable demeanor has helped him build endless yachting connections; you will always find him at all the boat shows, including the forthcoming Antigua Charter Yacht Show. Fotis is proud to be part of the team and values the considerable support all the IYC departments bring him and his team to provide the best service to the Greek fleet and crew at all times. Fotis was awarded with the 'Employee Excellence Award' in Palm Beach in 2023.
Katie Stevens: Charter Manager
Growing up in Philadelphia, summers on the Chesapeake Bay inspired Katie's lifelong passion for boating. With years of onboard experience and a Master's license, she fully understands each yacht's story. She uses her creativity and strategy to design exciting charter programmes that go beyond the norm. Now, based in Fort Lauderdale, Katie's insight and experience are a true asset to the global IYC team, ensuring owners' assets are protected while simultaneously guests enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Michelle Finn: Charter Manager
Miami-born and bilingual, Michelle moved from public health and psychology to yachting, bringing empathy, operational insight, and a keen eye for detail. Formerly a Chief Stew onboard, she creates tailored charter strategies that maximize owners' listings and guarantee incredible guest experiences. Her creative marketing acumen and passion for design, photography, and videography add a distinct flair to each yacht's marketing strategy and presentation.
Maureen Diaz: Charter Manager
With roots in California and Chile, Maureen's background in luxury events at prestigious country clubs, combined with her experience in communications, fuels her passion for client service. Working her way up the ranks from a Charter Management Assistant, she excels in operational precision, adaptable strategies, and nurturing long-term partnerships. Maureen plays a crucial role in making sure every IYC charter is perfect from start to finish. In her spare time, Maureen is always on the lookout for ways to improve the luxury hospitality sector, bringing fresh ideas to the IYC team.
Alena Zilayova: Charter Manager
Transitioning from teaching, events, and marketing to yachting, Alena has over a decade of yachting expertise and knowledge today. Her service-oriented nature and passion for the charter industry have led her to manage some of the world's best yachts. As an expert watersport aficionado, Alena understands how these types of activities can make a yacht charter truly unforgettable. A member of MYBA and fluent in English, French, Russian, and Slovak, Alena is an asset to IYC's global charter management team.
Monisha Benzy Issac: Charter Manager
Monisha entered the yachting industry in 2015 with a degree in business management. Having lived in multiple countries around the world, Monisha has easily adapted to various environments. Today, as a resident of Monaco, she is proudly part of the IYC Monaco team, where she enjoys being in the heart of the yachting world and connecting with the industry. Over the last decade, Monisha has developed a strong passion for providing exceptional experiences for clients, especially in more remote and untouched destinations, such as Timor-Leste, where she grew up predominantly.
Jiselle Hernandez: Charter Management Assistant
Detail-oriented and creative, Jiselle brings marketing and coordination expertise to fleet management. From streamlining communication systems to launching innovative social campaigns, she ensures our charter operations run seamlessly while keeping clients informed and inspired.
Lia Usilton: Yacht Manager
Lia's experience in yacht management complements the team's overall approach, combining operational expertise with a deep understanding of client expectations. Her role ensures the IYC yachts in the fleet are ready, personalized, and optimized for every charter season. Lia has always been passionate about the ocean, having sailed extensively, and today is always looking for ways to contribute to the maritime community and promote sustainability.
Samantha Rigoli, Crew Placement Consultant
Samantha brings a refined blend of multicultural insight, communication skills, and a deep understanding of the yachting world to her role in crew placement. With years of experience in luxury service environments and a strong foundation in marketing and client relations, she excels at identifying talent, understanding team dynamics, and matching the right crew to the right opportunities. Fluent in English, Mandarin, French and Italian, she effortlessly connects with crew from around the world. Dedicated, intuitive, and genuinely passionate about supporting career growth, Samantha is always delighted to meet crew onsite and looks forward to helping them take the next step in their professional journey.
Connect With The Team
In Antigua, these members of the global IYC charter and yacht management teams will attend the show, touring yachts and meeting the crews, getting as much information as possible to help clients make informed decisions for their next yacht charter in the Caribbean this season and beyond.
If you are particularly interested in any of the IYC charter yachts attending the show, including SEA CLASS, NORMA JEAN, ALLORA, BATELLO, ELIS ET MAR, reach out to the charter managers today. Or, if you are interested in learning more about the Antigua Yacht Show 2025 and exploring the possibility of a Caribbean yacht charter this season, contact the IYC team.